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Omar Efraín Torrijos Herrera (February 13, 1929 – July 31, 1981) was a Panamanian dictator, as well as the Commander of the Panamanian National Guard and military leader of Panama from 1968 to his death in 1981.
Omar Torrijos (born February 13, 1929, Santiago de Veragua, Panama—died July 31, 1981, near Penonomé) was a dictator-like leader of Panama (1968–78), who negotiated the Panama Canal treaties with the United States, leading to Panama’s eventual assumption of control of the canal.
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Omar Efraín Torrijos Herrera (Santiago de Veraguas, 13 de febrero de 1929-Cerro Marta, 31 de julio de 1981) fue un oficial del ejército y posteriormente dictador panameño, quien, junto con Boris Martínez y José H. Ramos Bustamante, encabezó el golpe de Estado de 1968. Fue jefe de Estado de la República de Panamá de 1968 hasta 1981.
May 21, 2018 · Learn about Omar Torrijos, the Panamanian military leader who negotiated new canal and defense treaties with the United States in the 1970s. Find out his biography, achievements, controversies, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
Omar Torrijos Herrera ( b. 13 February 1929; d. 31 July 1981), maximum leader and supreme chief of the Panamanian Revolution, chief of state, and commander in chief of the Panamanian National Guard (1968–1981).
Aug 2, 1987 · Six years after Gen. Omar Torrijos Herrera died in a mysterious plane crash, his legacy continues to dominate Panamanian politics.
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Mar 20, 1973 · Omar Torrijos was not born a farmer but his concerns are obviously with the land. He frequently visits Panama's hot interior and talks at length with peasants about crop planting, cattle...
